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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1938

Page

3

Blessing Is Cause of a Rift in Arkansas Primary Race

In Little Rock on August 8 a dispute over what counts as a Presidential endorsement split two senatorial candidates on the eve of Arkansas's Democratic primary. Hattie W. Caraway's camp claimed Roosevelt backing for her renomination. John L. McClelland said no endorsement was enforced. J. Rosser Venable stayed apart from the feud.

Little Rock Ank Arkansas Hattie W. Caraway Roosevelt John L. McClelland J. Rosser Venable Caraway Mr. Roosevelt

Salvage Ship Resumes Bullion Recovery Off Virginia

The Italian salvage ship Palco, after loading supplies at Norfolk, sailed again to recover bullion from the Ward Line steamer Merina a sunk in May 1931 after a collision. Divers have blasted into the Merida strong room and aim to lift silver bullion within days as operations proceed in 200 feet of water, about 60 miles off the Virginia Capes.

Norfolk Palco Ward Line Merinaa Virginia Capes Merida Hugo Bermagozzi Admiral Farragut

Services Held For Mrs Rankin Former Miss Stone

Mrs Lovella Stone Rankin, of Pishe rsville Virginia, widow of P. Rankin, rites held in Marshall Virginia attended by many from distant cities. She leaves a husband six daughters three sons and three brothers an uncle and twenty six grandchildren survive.

D. B. Messick Opecquon

Mrs Chrysler Suffering Cerebral Hemorrhage In New York

Mrs Walter P Chrysler wife of the car maker suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at her Kings Point Long Island home. Her condition was described as serious by her son Walter P Chrysler Jr. An iron lung was ordered and rushed to the estate. Chrysler and two daughters were present along with her husband who had been ill recently.

New York Walter P. Chrysler Kings Point Great Neck Long Island Walter P. Chrysler, Jr Chrysler

Resort Burns in Australia Forcing Guests to Flee

Fire destroyed Australia's famed winter resort Chalet Koeciusko near Sydney. About 100 guests fled in night clothes and spent the rest of the night in a shed. They later trudged through snow to another hotel 11 miles away arriving near collapse. Many jewels and valuables were ruined.

Sydney Australia

Market Quotations and Livestock Prices Across Regions

Baltimore area quotes show produce, poultry, eggs and butter values with varied pack sizes and grades. Chicago and Philadelphia markets list steer, hog, calf and lamb scales, with price ranges and direct sales noted.

Local Markets Fluctuations Highlight Wholesale Flour

Market note summarizes daily wholesale flour trends in local grain markets. Traders monitor price shifts and supply conditions. The brief notes potential typographical errors in the source and emphasizes market activity over exact figures.

Short Patent Brand Bag Weights and Prices

A compact listing shows patent brand bag weights priced per barrel with 98 lb, 48 lb, 12 lb, and 24 lb bags, plus a 12 lb and 24 lb options. Also includes shelled corn, cracked corn, corn meal feed and mash pricing.

Orand Eeea Rome

Geese and chicks feed shoulder duties and creamery butter

A compact item notes geese and baby chick feed and Leghorn fowl along with country duties and a creamery butter reference.

Stock Market Report From New York Aug. 8

The market overall fell into losses after a belated rally attempt. some steels and motors slipped while rails aircraft and utilities posted modest gains. War fears from Russo Japanese clashes and Czech loan concerns weighed, with slow trading around 900000 shares and few sharp reversals near the close.

New York Far East

Grain futures slump to five year lows on Aug 8

Chicago advances show corn down 3 1 8 cents and wheat down 2 3 8 as futures collapse to five year lows. Market notes protest over a possible government quota marketing system and weak international demand except for wheat. Cash grain quotes list No 2 wheat around 66 1 2 cents.

Chicago

Catapult Plane Nordwind Lands After Azores Flight

The German catapult plane Nordwind landed at Port Washington airport at 10:50 a m E T after a 15 hour 50 minute westward flight from Horta Azores. Commanded by Supt Hans Werner Von Engel it marked the fastest such crossing in three years of German exploratory flights over the North Atlantic. Nordmeer will be catapulted from Friesenland at 6 p m E T for the return trip to the Azores with Capt Joachim Von Blankenburg in command.

Port Washington N. Y Nordwind Horta Azores Hans Werner von Engel North Atlantic Nordmeer Friesenland Joachim von Blankenburg

Wife Beater Draws 10 Lashes in Maryland Court

In Rockville Maryland Judge Harold C Smith sentenced Brown C Turner 42 to ten lashes on the back for wife beating and to a year in the state house of correction on the charge of assaulting Officer William Crawford who testified Turner struck at him with a knife during arrest.

Rockville Brown C. Turner Harold C. Smith Turner State House of Correction William Crawford

Boon Purchased For Fishermen

Albany reports the New York Conservation Department announced residents of Southampton Long Island may hunt or fish without a state license due to a historical deed. The charter dates back to colonial times and predates the United States, entitling descendants to hunt and fish without licensing.

Albany N. Y Conservation Department Southampton Long Island New York United States

Dionne Quintuplets Cancel Public Appearances

The Dionne quintuplets suffer a mild throat infection prompting cancellation of their daily public appearances for about a week. Dr. Alan Brown confirmed the diagnosis, noting no child singled out for special attention while Oliva Dionne watches Emilie closely.

Callander Dionne Alan Brown Toronto Allan Roy Dafoe Oliva Dionne Emilie

Father Divine Docks At Heaven Near Milton Estate

Father Divine and about 2,000 followers arrived by two excursion boats four hours late but with high enthusiasm at the Milton heaven near Elbow on the Hudson. The scene centered on the promised land estate as crowds gathered to welcome the preacher and his adherents in Krumm Elbow.

Krum Elbow - ON - the Hudson N. Y Father Divine Milton “Heaven

Baer’s Mother Dora Baer Dies After Illness

Mrs. Dora Baer aged 60, mother of former heavyweight champion Max Baer, died after months of illness. Max Baer had administered a blood transfusion on Friday to help her condition in Oakland California.

Oakland Calif Dora Baer Max Baer Max

Grain Prices and Quotes From Baltimore Market

Baltimore grain prices and bids show No 2 yellow and mixed corn around 51 to 66 cents, oats 19 to 25 cents, rye around 41 to 42 cents, soybeans near 89 to 90, and barley 37 to 49 cents. Wheat quotes include No 2 red winter around 64 cents, Winchester market at 61 and 1 1/2 dollars per bushel, with mill delivery prices cited.

North Carolina U. 5 S Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S Baltimore Livestock Baltimore U. S. Dept Winchester

Idaho Republicans Denounce New Deal in Primary

A Idaho Republican platform cites opposition to New Deal policies arguing the government owns the people, calls for cutting relief funds used politically, and urges employment of capital to reduce unemployment. It supports Constitution Day observance and calls for unified effort to curb what it terms un-American New Deal influence.

New Deal Relief Administration

Courageous Attitude of Minority In Congress Approved By Republicans

Harrisonburg August 8 resolutions from the Seventh District Republican Convention praise Virginia delegates Howard S. Zigler and Joseph C. Hutcheson for service and aging support. They back the minority party in Congress against the court padding bill and reorganization efforts while urging government by the people and local self government against centralization and New Deal planning.

Harrisonburg General Assembly of Virginia Howard S. Zigler Rockingham County Joseph C. Hutcheson Shenardoah County National Congress Democratic Party House Senate Supreme Court Republican Party Congress

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